Kapitel 238: Chapter 231. A New Personal Growth

"Ah, I'm not sure they'd agree, though," Zein added.

"The reason?"

Rina leaned forward to look at Zein and Bassena better, and Lex knew she was probably expecting the reason to be something drama-worthy. 

"As I said--because they are the current Landlord," the guide answered easily, much to Rina's disappointment. She had expected something akin to 'preventing a love triangle', most likely. "But I'll still try to negotiate in person."

"Alright," Radia nodded then, and they continued the meeting to further detail the follow-up plan regarding the competition with Celestia, as well as their annual recruitment schedule.

But all Bassena could think about after the meeting ended was how Zein wanted to go to the red-zone, and it gave him anxiety. 

"Why? Are you worried about me meeting Zach?" Zein asked once they were in Bassena's office.

"That's not it," the esper's pursed his lips as Zein smirked teasingly. "I just...I want to go with you."